Pre-Op PACU Tech (GI) - FT

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 28,764 - 49,882; Full time

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health in Prosser, Washington is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the surgery center under the supervision of the nurse manager and clinical staff. The role includes direct patient care, post-operative follow-up calls, and preparing rooms for the next patient.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, WA Medical Assistant-Certified credential, and BLS. Prior acute care experience and basic medical terminology knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a medical assistant program.
• WA State DOH Medical Assistant-Certified credential.
• General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.
• Preferred: Acute care experience and medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care in the surgery center under nursing/medical staff direction.
• Perform post-op calls as directed by charge nurse.
• Take vitals and document in patient records.
• Transport patients and specimens within the facility.
• Stock and clean equipment; light housekeeping and inventory.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Post-op coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant-Certified (WA DOH)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

FT, 80 hrs/pp, 1.0 FTE; varies as scheduled.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the nurse manager or designee, i.e., RN, Physician, assists in the care and treatment of patients consistent with training and scope of certification and/or licensure under hospital regulations. Under Charge nurses directions perform post-op phone calls. Provides direct care to patient’s surgery center. Performs combination of duties in care of patients under direction of nursing and medical staff and consistent with training and within scope of certification and/or licensure to include answers call lights or intercom system to determine patient’s needs.Escorts patients to surgery center, Transports patients within facility using stretchers, wheelchairs, wheeled carts, or assists patients to walk. Transports patient specimens or blood work to the lab. Takes and blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and weighs patients. Cleans stretchers and prepares for next patient. Performs light inventory andhousekeeping duties.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

High school diploma/GED and graduate of medical assistant program. Current WA State DOH Medical Assistant-Certified credential. General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.

Preferred: Six months Acute Care experience and background in Medical Terminology.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

BLS

Pay Range

$20.88 - $36.21